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Introducing Our New Selection of Exquisite Japanese Wines!

Many people associate wine with French, Italian or Californian vineyards. But recent years have seen Japanese wine growers also starting to produce vintages of remarkably high quality. Japanese cuisine is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Many visitors to Japanese restaurants in major cities now insist on ordering Japanese wines to accompany their meals and traditional sake. We are proud of our country´s wines and eager to help you discover just how excellent Japanese vintages can be by treating you to them in-flight!

Koshu white wines from the Yamanashi / Katsunuma region

The Koshu grape is indigenous to Japan and has been cultivated here for centuries. Koshu grapes are loved by most Japanese families as a table fruit. For the past 20 to 30 years the Koshu has also been used to ferment top quality wine by many internationally-renowned Japanese wineries.

Koshu white wines from Yamanashi / Katsunuma district [Photo]

Aruga Branca Vinhal Isehara 2009

In 1937, this winery was founded in the town of Katsunuma (present day City of Koshu) in Yamanashi prefecture, Japan. They have dedicated themselves since then to growing solely Katsunuma’s traditional Koshu grape, striving for unique wines that reflect the particular characteristics of the terroir. Vinhal Isehara is crafted from grapes grown in a single clos in Isehara, Fuefuki City, which is known as the best climat for Koshu grapes. The wine presents a mild citrus fragrance evoking grapefruit and aromatic taste of fruit. Recently, Koshu is enthusiastically praised for its compatible marriage with Japanese cuisine. It is also quite enjoyable as an aperitif.

Aruga Branca Pipa 2003 (Available in First Class) [Photo]

Grace Koshu 2008

12th Japan Wine Challenge gold medal/best Koshu wine

Rubaiyat Kôshu Sur Lie 2007 [Photo]

Wines made from ancient Japanese grape varieties are also often referred to as “Japanese liquor” (or sake). These wines are the ideal partner for strongly-flavored Japanese foodstuffs such as miso, soy sauce, wasabi (Japanese horseradish) and Japanese soup stock. Such meals are often simply totally incompatible with Eurpoean-style wine! Ready to try your first glass?

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